Things that are going to be in this blog:
- Book Review
- Movie Review
- Some Stuff in My Life
So, first things first
Book Review: Impulse by Ellen Hopkins (Read January 10-15, 2008)
I want to start by saying that Ellen Hopkins is one of my favorite authors! Her stuff is dark but it’s amazing and well written! If you’re looking for a good read, I would recommend any of her stuff. I own and have read every book by her. The book I am about to review though, happens to be my favorite.
This book is viewed from the perspective of three young people in a mental hospital. The reason they are there is because they each tried to commit suicide, but failed. (Obviously) This book is the story of their experiences, and each of their stories come together to make a strong and emotional impact on the reader. I’m not gonna lie. I get emotional over books or movies, but most of the time they just make me tear up, not actually cry. However, every now and then I get so into something that I do shed some tears, and this book was one of those things. Ultimately, this is one of the best books that I have ever read, and you should read it too!
Speaking of crying it’s time to move on to the
Movie Review: District 9
Alright now this movie made me want to cry…. Cry over the precious time I WASTED watching it! Now I have heard great reviews of this movie. Internet Movie Database gave it 8.4 stars. One of the good reviews I heard was from one of my college professors. That’s probably the one that convinced to see it the most because in the two classes I have had with her; we tend to have similar views on things. Well I have one question… What the hell are these people thinking?! I did not enjoy this movie at all! I found it boring and all the crappy camerawork gave me a headache. There really should be some law in moviemaking that sets a limit for the amount of handheld camera shots allowed in one film. I mean seriously! I know, I know, it’s art and art is expression and there shouldn’t be rules, and I’m almost positive that I will get some comment about how handheld shots are so profound or some B.S. like that. There is a time and place for handheld shots and most movies take it too far. In the end this movie wasn't worth my time and I am glad I didn’t spend money to see it.
Speaking of crying it’s time to move on to the
Movie Review: District 9
Alright now this movie made me want to cry…. Cry over the precious time I WASTED watching it! Now I have heard great reviews of this movie. Internet Movie Database gave it 8.4 stars. One of the good reviews I heard was from one of my college professors. That’s probably the one that convinced to see it the most because in the two classes I have had with her; we tend to have similar views on things. Well I have one question… What the hell are these people thinking?! I did not enjoy this movie at all! I found it boring and all the crappy camerawork gave me a headache. There really should be some law in moviemaking that sets a limit for the amount of handheld camera shots allowed in one film. I mean seriously! I know, I know, it’s art and art is expression and there shouldn’t be rules, and I’m almost positive that I will get some comment about how handheld shots are so profound or some B.S. like that. There is a time and place for handheld shots and most movies take it too far. In the end this movie wasn't worth my time and I am glad I didn’t spend money to see it.
Moving on, time for
Some Stuff in My Life:
So yesterday I started one of my college classes, Introduction to Theatre Appreciation. I spent the whole day dreading this class because it takes place from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. Holy crap! That’s crazy! So I get into the classroom late because of traffic, and find that there is only one seat left, smack dab in the middle of the front row. Great. Ultimately though, I ended up having a good time. My teacher is one of those ladies who are really loud and laugh at really random stuff. Sometimes after saying something out loud, she quietly says some like inside joke and starts laughing out loud and the class casually laughs along while secretly wondering what they are laughing at. Better crazy and fun than boring and dull I say. The stuff we learned about was pretty interesting, and we got to do some fun stuff as well. For example I was in a group that had to act out a cooking show and me and the other girl in my group (who by the way is at least a half a foot shorter than me but most likely more, yes! I score some tall points!) So, we’re trying to explain some competitive cooking shows to the guy in our group. This was rather difficult because his only response was “I don’t know that show. Let’s just pretend to flip some pans and stuff.” I wanted to punch him. Ultimately we ended up doing a combination of Iron Chef America, Chopped, and Food Network Challenge and the challenge was to cook dishes made of apples and lobsters with a circus theme. I made everyone laugh. Twice. But, the other groups were funnier. Dang. The highlight of the class however, was this one dude. Why was he the highlight? Well, he is one of the oddest looking people I have ever seen. I mean he had like a huge blonde afro and buggo eyes! I mean I’m telling you! He is a weird lookin’ dude! Also, when his group went he played a drug dealer and kept saying “take these, they’ll make you FEEL GOOD!” while shaking his whole body. Strangely, I want to be his friend. As long as he’s not insane or anything… well as long as he’s not CLINICALLY insane…
So yesterday I started one of my college classes, Introduction to Theatre Appreciation. I spent the whole day dreading this class because it takes place from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. Holy crap! That’s crazy! So I get into the classroom late because of traffic, and find that there is only one seat left, smack dab in the middle of the front row. Great. Ultimately though, I ended up having a good time. My teacher is one of those ladies who are really loud and laugh at really random stuff. Sometimes after saying something out loud, she quietly says some like inside joke and starts laughing out loud and the class casually laughs along while secretly wondering what they are laughing at. Better crazy and fun than boring and dull I say. The stuff we learned about was pretty interesting, and we got to do some fun stuff as well. For example I was in a group that had to act out a cooking show and me and the other girl in my group (who by the way is at least a half a foot shorter than me but most likely more, yes! I score some tall points!) So, we’re trying to explain some competitive cooking shows to the guy in our group. This was rather difficult because his only response was “I don’t know that show. Let’s just pretend to flip some pans and stuff.” I wanted to punch him. Ultimately we ended up doing a combination of Iron Chef America, Chopped, and Food Network Challenge and the challenge was to cook dishes made of apples and lobsters with a circus theme. I made everyone laugh. Twice. But, the other groups were funnier. Dang. The highlight of the class however, was this one dude. Why was he the highlight? Well, he is one of the oddest looking people I have ever seen. I mean he had like a huge blonde afro and buggo eyes! I mean I’m telling you! He is a weird lookin’ dude! Also, when his group went he played a drug dealer and kept saying “take these, they’ll make you FEEL GOOD!” while shaking his whole body. Strangely, I want to be his friend. As long as he’s not insane or anything… well as long as he’s not CLINICALLY insane…
Ok so that doesn't EXACTLY capture it but I’m not good at paint.
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